US3265776A
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Reproducing thermoplastic recordings
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-12-19
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1983-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John L Henkes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:05
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/76; H04N5/80; H04N5/82; B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; G; G03; G03G; G03G16/00; G03G5/00; G03G5/02; G03G5/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A METHOD FOR REPRODUCING A THERMOPLASTIC TAPE OF THE TYPE RECORDING INFORMATION AS THICKNESS DEFORMATIONS IN A FIRST THIN TRANSPARENT THERMOPLASTIC LAYER SUPPORTED BY A FLEXIBLE BASE LAYER, WHICH TAPE IS CAPABLE OF REPRODUCING INFORMATION BY BENDING OF LIGHT IMPINGING ON SAID DEFORMATIONS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING A LIQUEFIED PLASTIC MATERIAL UPON A FLEXIBLE BASE THUS FORMING A SECOND TAPE, ROLLING THE TWO TAPES TOGETHER SO THE LIQUEFIED PLASTIC MATERIAL IS CAST INTO THE DEFORMATIONS OF SAID FIRST THERMOPLASTIC LAYER AT A TEMPERATURE WHICH DOES NOT CAUSE SOFTENING OF SAID THERMOPLASITC LAYER, MAINTAINING THE TAPES IN CONTACT FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME TO ALLOW SOLIDIFICATION OF SAID PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF A NEGATIVE OF SAID THICKNESS DEFORMATIONS, AND STRIPPING THE SECOND TAPE FROM THE THERMOPLASTIC TAPE TO PROVIDE A DUPLICATE TAPE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
A METHOD FOR REPRODUCING A THERMOPLASTIC TAPE OF THE TYPE RECORDING INFORMATION AS THICKNESS DEFORMATIONS IN A FIRST THIN TRANSPARENT THERMOPLASTIC LAYER SUPPORTED BY A FLEXIBLE BASE LAYER, WHICH TAPE IS CAPABLE OF REPRODUCING INFORMATION BY BENDING OF LIGHT IMPINGING ON SAID DEFORMATIONS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING A LIQUEFIED PLASTIC MATERIAL UPON A FLEXIBLE BASE THUS FORMING A SECOND TAPE, ROLLING THE TWO TAPES TOGETHER SO THE LIQUEFIED PLASTIC MATERIAL IS CAST INTO THE DEFORMATIONS OF SAID FIRST THERMOPLASTIC LAYER AT A TEMPERATURE WHICH DOES NOT CAUSE SOFTENING OF SAID THERMOPLASITC LAYER, MAINTAINING THE TAPES IN CONTACT FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME TO ALLOW SOLIDIFICATION OF SAID PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF A NEGATIVE OF SAID THICKNESS DEFORMATIONS, AND STRIPPING THE SECOND TAPE FROM THE THERMOPLASTIC TAPE TO PROVIDE A DUPLICATE TAPE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |